Auckland mayor outlines city's lessons on climate preparedness
Speaking to CNA's Grace Shin at the World Cities Summit in Singapore, Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown said the city's devastating 2023 floods exposed weaknesses in forecasting, planning and public awareness. He said the experience prompted reforms aimed at improving resilience and helping communities in New Zealand better understand and manage climate risks.
Speaking to CNA's Grace Shin at the World Cities Summit in Singapore, Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown said the city's devastating 2023 floods exposed weaknesses in forecasting, planning and public awareness. He said the experience prompted reforms aimed at improving resilience and helping communities in New Zealand better understand and manage climate risks.